Bernard James Serenaded By 'USA' Chants At NBA Draft 2012 (VIDEO)

The mood amongst the in-house audience at the 2012 NBA Draft had already improved considerably when NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver took over hosting duties from a particularly cantankerous David Stern to open the second round. Not long after, the crowd produced perhaps the most memorable moment of the night when Silver called on Bernard James, who was in the stands with his family.

The Florida State forward, who served three tours in the U.S. Air Force from 2003 to 2009, was selected by Cleveland (then traded to Dallas) with the 33rd overall pick. As the 27-year-old military veteran made his way to the stage, fans in attendance at the Prudential Center began chanting "U-S-A! U-S-A!"